How far is Williamson, WV from Beckley, WV?
The driving distance from Williamson, WV to Beckley, WV is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamson and Beckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamson and Beckley.
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Start on Harvey Street
8 m · 3 sec · Harvey Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
7.9 mi · 9 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Pigeon Creek Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Pigeon Creek Drive
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Continue on R. A. West Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · R. A. West Highway
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Continue straight
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto R.D. Bailey Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · R.D. Bailey Highway
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Turn slight right
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
867 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
1668 ft · 22 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Twin Falls Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Twin Falls Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Slab Fork Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Fork Road
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Turn left onto Coalfields Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Coalfields Expressway
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Continue on Robert C. Byrd Drive
4.9 mi · 6 min · Robert C. Byrd Drive
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Turn right onto Neville Street
1577 ft · 46 sec · Neville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Heber Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Heber Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Kanawha Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Kanawha Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kanawha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamson and Beckley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
R. A. West Highway
Continue on R. A. West Highway
10.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamson to Beckley?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Williamson and 54.9 miles from Beckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckley.
Stop Ideas Near Davy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamson and Beckley. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.49 km).
#1 Williamson
County seat of Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.6742700, -82.2773600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beckley
City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,805 |
| Coordinates | 37.7781700, -81.1881600 |
| Altitude | 738 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kanawha Street (-81.188043, 37.778209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.85 | $39.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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